DEMOCRACYThe waning democracy seems to be gaining traction not only in Kenya but across the world. “Seventy-one countries suffered net declines in political rights and civil liberties, with only 35 registering gains. "The United States retreated from its traditional role as both a champion and an exemplar of democracy amid an accelerating decline in American political rights and civil liberties. MEDIA FREEDOMAccording to Mr Ndung’u Wainaina, the executive director of International Center for Policy and Conflict, history is repeating itself. Mr Mahamed targeted the Kalonzo Musyoka Foundation, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, African Centre for Open Governance, Katiba Institute, Inuka Trust and International Development Law Organisation.

Source: Daily Nation February 03, 2018 19:30 UTC